From The Editor

Looking back on the 2010 season, so many memorable moments come to mind: Andy Murray’s runner-up speech in Melbourne, player-led charity efforts for Haiti and Chile, Ivan Ljubicic’s inspiring win at Indian Wells, volcanic ash during the European spring swing, the 11-hour marathon at Wimbledon, the Bryans’ full-circle moment in LA, Roger Federer’s trick shot and ‘tweeners, the example set by the Indo-Pak Express, the list goes on and on...

Above all, 2010 will be remembered by many as the year of Rafael Nadal. The Spaniard put together what could be considered one of the finest seasons in history as he swept the clay court ATP World Tour Masters 1000 tournaments, reclaimed the Roland Garros and Wimbledon titles – in the process seizing the World No. 1 ranking – and completed the career Grand Slam by winning the US Open. Now he comes to The O2 with the goal of winning the one title eluding his remarkable collection.

In this Barclays ATP World Tour Finals issue of DEUCE, we feature Nadal and his fellow competitors at the circuit finale, including the No. 1 duo of Bob and Mike Bryan, who are aiming to make it a perfect dozen in title matches this season. Stephen Huss, a former Finals competitor and Wimbledon doubles champion, gives you a glimpse of how they might be feeling this week.

Mikhail Youzhny barely missed the Finals cut this time around, but can be expected to give it another solid run in the coming year. Be sure to check out the in-depth profile on the Russian and learn about the man behind the military salute. Also, find out why another player with a Russian upbringing, Andrey Golubev, has helped put Kazakhstani tennis on the map.

Enjoy this issue of DEUCE, and share your favourite moments of the 2010 season here.

In season 2, episode 43, ATP World Tour Uncovered profiles Lukas Dlouhy and Leander Paes, who will be making their third consecutive appearance at the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals. View Global TV Schedule.